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If you are hoping to lose weight, adding eggs to your regular diet is a great way to stat boosting your metabolism. As a great source of protein and nutrients, eggs are the perfect way to start your morning and meet your weight loss goals. Plus, adding certain herbs can add even more weight loss friendly ingredients to your eggs.
Keep reading for the one herb you should always cook with your eggs!
Cayenne Pepper
Adding a bit of spice to your favorite egg dish is a great way to give your metabolism a boost.
According to Healthline, "It contains the compound capsaicin, which gives cayenne pepper its signature heat and provides numerous health benefits. Some research shows that capsaicin can slightly boost metabolism, increasing the number of calories you burn throughout the day."
The article continues, "Capsaicin may also reduce hunger to promote weight loss. One small study found that taking capsaicin capsules increased levels of fullness and decreased total calorie intake."
With that in mind, if you are hoping to boost your weight loss, try adding cayenne pepper to your eggs. Not only will it add more flavor, it will also help speed up your metabolism and control your hunger.
Plus, it's super easy to incorporate into your favorite egg recipes--top scrambled eggs with some cayenne pepper to add some heat and flavor.
